Latest Regulatory Approvals News

Central Petroleum has agreed to sell its Northern Territory sub-salt exploration permits to Georgina Energy, gaining a 25% equity stake in the helium-focused explorer. The deal refocuses Central on conventional oil and gas while offering shareholders exposure to emerging helium and hydrogen prospects.

Proteomics International Laboratories has secured a $2.2 million Australian Government R&D tax rebate, reinforcing its financial position as it advances a promising pipeline of diagnostic tests based on its proprietary Promarker® technology.

Mineral Resources Limited and POSCO Holdings have agreed to form a $1.2 billion joint venture for their lithium assets, marking a significant step in global lithium supply partnerships. The deal will strengthen MinRes’ balance sheet and deepen ties between Australia and Korea in critical minerals.

Cromwell Property Group has agreed to acquire a significant stake in a $470 million Australian industrial portfolio and the management platform behind it, expanding its assets under management by approximately $540 million.

Barton Gold Holdings has bolstered its cash reserves to an estimated $20 million following a successful $15 million institutional placement and a $660,000 Share Purchase Plan, positioning the company to advance key gold development projects in South Australia.

Capricorn Metals has released a conceptual study indicating promising underground mining opportunities at its Orion South deposit within the Mt Gibson Gold Project, potentially boosting gold production beyond current open pit plans.

Ampol Limited reported a robust third quarter in 2025 with improved profitability and refinery margins, while advancing its strategic acquisition of EG Australia to boost retail presence.

Dreadnought Resources has lodged a mining lease application for its high-grade Metzke’s Find gold deposit, marking a key step towards production within the Illaara Gold Project. Drilling to expand and upgrade the resource is set to begin imminently.

Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited has entered a new funding agreement with Summit Strategies LLC, raising an additional A$2.5 million through convertible notes to support its ongoing operations and merger obligations with Snow Lake Resources.

Power Minerals Limited updates its acquisition of the Gamma Heavy Rare Earths Project in California, clarifying historical data limitations and securing $4.1 million to fund exploration activities.

Optiscan Imaging has entered a three-year strategic collaboration with Australian Clinical Labs to validate and deploy its InForm™ digital pathology platform, aiming to transform diagnostic workflows with real-time tissue analysis.

AGL Energy has agreed to divest 19.9% of its 20% stake in Tilt Renewables for $750 million, reinforcing its strategy to recycle capital and invest in flexible energy capacity while maintaining a strategic partnership.